Longdown Activity Farm
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Assessor comments
"Bottle-feed the kid goats or cuddle a baby rabbit."
Overview
Longdown offers fun for all the family with a variety of hands-on activities every day, including bottle-feeding kid goats and calves and the Animal Encounter Barn. There are lots of farm animals to meet, as well as an all-inclusive outdoor play area featuring a wheelchair swing, and four fabulous outdoor trampolines. Don't miss the bumpy tractor ride (ground conditions permitting). There is also a tearoom, picnic area and an excellent gift shop. The farm is open daily from February half-term to October half-term and sells locally sourced produce.
Ratings & awards
VisitEngland Quality Assessed
Features
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
- Opening Times
Key accessibility features
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Parking within 50 metres of entrance
Parking is available within 50 metres of a customer entrance, either on-site or off-site, in a car park or on the street. -
Designated accessible parking
Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable. -
Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance
There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.
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Step-free entrance
There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.
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Step-free access to all or most areas
There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available. -
Single-level
The venue is all on one level, with no steps or raised thresholds.
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Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas
A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas. -
Changing Places toilet
There is a Changing Places toilet, which includes an adult size changing bench, toilet, sink and hoist. -
Disability awareness / equality training
Disability awareness / equality training is provided for staff. -
Designated quiet space or room
A designated quiet space or room is available. -
Seating at regular intervals
Seating is available at regular intervals.
Location
Longdown Activity Farm, Deerleap Lane, Ashurst, SOUTHAMPTON, Hampshire, SO40 7EH
About the area
Hampshire’s varied landscape of hills and heaths, downlands and forests, valleys and coast are without rival in southern England. Hike across the chalk downland of the north Hampshire ‘highlands’, meander along peaceful paths through unspoilt river valleys of the Test, Itchen, Avon and Meon, or explore the lonely salt marshes and the beautiful medieval forest and heathland of the New Forest.
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